Estimator - Civil Grading

Joseph Michaels International; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental plans

Vision, life and AD&D coverage

Aflac

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Joseph Michaels International is seeking an Estimator for civil and utility projects on-site in East San Diego County, CA. The role focuses on accurate take-offs, cost estimation and competitive bidding for public works and private development.

The candidate should have 5+ years estimating experience in civil/heavy civil or underground utilities, with proficiency in HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel. Commuting to the East San Diego County office is required.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of estimating experience in civil, heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Civil engineering or construction management background a plus (degree not required).
• Experience estimating large-scale underground utility and horizontal civil projects.
• Track record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR), as well as private development bids.

Aufgaben

• Perform take-offs for earthwork, underground utilities, trenching, shoring, paving and concrete.
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and productivity rates, materials and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners, following prevailing wage, DIR and federal/state/local procurement rules.
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews, and submit proposals on deadline.
• Work with project managers, engineers and field teams on constructability and value engineering.
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database, and support project turnover and change orders.

Kenntnisse

5+ years estimating

Civil/Heavy civil background

Underground utilities estimation

Public works bidding

Historical data analysis

Ausbildung

Civil engineering or construction management background

Tools

HeavyBid

B2W

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Advanced Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ESTIMATOR – CIVIL & UTILITY (PUBLIC WORKS / HEAVY CIVIL)

Confidential Search | East San Diego County, CA | On-Site | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

An established Southern California infrastructure contractor is looking for a seasoned Estimator to price civil and utility work. Projects range from small to large-scale work for major regional utilities and state transportation agencies, public works for local and federal agencies, and private residential, commercial and industrial development. The company self-performs its work, so you will see your estimates built by its own crews.

What You’ll Do

• Perform take-offs for earthwork, underground utilities (sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric), trenching, shoring, paving and concrete
• Build cost estimates from labor, equipment and productivity rates, materials and subcontractor quotes
• Prepare competitive bids for public agencies and utility owners, following prevailing wage, DIR and federal/state/local procurement rules
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks and bid reviews, and submit proposals on deadline
• Work with project managers, engineers and field teams on constructability and value engineering
• Maintain unit costs and the cost database, and support project turnover and change orders

What You Bring

• 5+ years of estimating experience in civil, heavy civil or underground utility construction
• Civil engineering or construction management background a plus (degree not required)
• Experience estimating large-scale underground utility and horizontal civil projects
• Track record of government and public works bidding (prevailing wage, DIR), as well as private development bids
• Proficiency with HeavyBid, B2W, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and advanced Excel
• Ability to build unit costs from historical production data
• Solid understanding of scheduling, sequencing, safety standards and permitting
• Organized, deadline-driven and a strong communicator
• Able to commute daily to an office in East San Diego County

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 – $150,000 base, depending on experience
• Multiple medical and dental plan options
• Voluntary vision, life and AD&D coverage
• Aflac
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program

This is a confidential search. The employer is disclosed to qualified candidates after an initial conversation.